Existing Home Sales Well Head of Last Year
Washington, DC, March 21, 2012 -- Existing home sales in February were up 8.8% over last year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Omnova Solutions' First Quarter Income Surges
Fairlawn, OH, March 20, 2012 -- Chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported net income for the first quarter was $12.7 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share for the first quarter of 2011.
Mortgage Applications Slow as Rates Rise
Washington, DC, March 21, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week, led by a steep drop in refinancing demand as rates increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Tandus Plants Win Georgia Safety Awards
Dalton, GA, March 21, 2012 -- Tandus Flooring won a first place Georgia Association of Manufacturers Safety and Performance Award for the company’s tufting facility.
Kronotex Gets Greenguard Certification
Barnwell, SC, March 21, 2012 -– Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA said its product line has earned Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification.
J&J Industries Names Two Directors, VP
Dalton, GA, March 20, 2012 -- Commercial carpet firm J&J Industries has named three new executives.
Home Construction Starts Down, Permits Rise
Washington, DC, March 20, 2012 -- Home construction starts fell 1.1% in February to an annual rate of 698,000, but permits rose 5.1%, the Commerce Department said.
BPS Names DeBrodt Sustainability Director
City of Industry, CA, March 20, 2012 -- Commercial carpet maker Bentley Prince Street has named Holly DeBrodt as the company’s new director of sustainability.
April Green Building Conference Set for Nashville
Washington, DC, March 20 -- The green share of new single-family residential construction has grown dramatically--increasing from 2 percent in 2005 to 17 percent in 2011, according to McGraw-Hill Construction.
WONZ To Hold 'Brilliant Choices' Sale
Marietta, GA, March 20, 2012 -- Wools of New Zealand will hold its “Brilliant Choices” sale April 1 through May 15 at all Premier Partner retail stores.